Fragrance comparison

Byblos vs Elegance

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 15 Nov 2026 563 ratings analysed

4 wins

Byblos

3.93524 votes

Rank #3,597 FruityWhite Floral

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41%scent match

Some overlap

Elegance

Ana Hickmann

4.1039 votes

Rank #35,592 White FloralRose

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Byblos takes 4 of 7 categories.

Byblos
Choose it for a fruity and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.
Elegance
Choose it for a white floral and rose character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Byblos4/7

Elegance3/7

Ratings & consensus: Byblos
Community sentiment: Elegance
Longevity: Byblos
Sillage & projection: Byblos
Value for money: Elegance
Versatility: Elegance
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Byblos

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

ByblosByblos

EleganceAna Hickmann

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.93/ 5 · 524 votes

Have 44%Had 36%Want 20%

4.10/ 5 · 39 votes

Have 39%Had 36%Want 25%

Category winnerByblosRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

32%Love

48%Like

3%Ok

16%Dislike

1%Hate

524 votes

36%Love

49%Like

5%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

39 votes

Category winnerEleganceMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityByblos

SillageByblos

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value70

¤ Price value78

Category winnerEleganceBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

white floral92%

sweet84%

powdery77%

floral69%

yellow floral61%

white floral100%

rose92%

citrus84%

sweet77%

fresh69%

floral61%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both white floral, sweet and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

PassionfruitPineappleBlack CurrantCassiaPeachMarigoldGrapefruitBergamot

Heart

MimosaHoneysuckleJasmineGardeniaHeliotropeVioletLily-of-the-ValleyYlang-Ylang

Base

RaspberryPepperVetiverMusk

Top

MelonPineappleCassisGrapefruitBergamotMandarin OrangeAppleLime

Heart

RoseLily-of-the-ValleyOrange BlossomJasmineMimosaViolet

Base

VanillaMuskCedarHoneyAmberVetiver

InformationalShared notesPineapple, Grapefruit, Bergamot and Mimosa. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter35

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer100

Fall69

Winter56

Day100

Night75

Category winnerEleganceMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex10

Women89

Men0

Unisex18

Women82

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,597

PerfumerIlias Ermenidis

Launched—

Reviews96

Overall rank#35,592

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerByblosHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Byblos by Byblos is a vibrant floral fruity fragrance for women that evokes a nostalgic 90s aesthetic. This perfume centers on a lush blend of passionfruit and pineapple, set against a complex heart of mimosa and jasmine. It feels ideal for bright spring days or casual summer outings, offering a refreshingly playful a…

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Elegance by Ana Hickmann is a bright, fruit-forward floral composition built for daytime wear. Opening with a vivid blast of pineapple and melon, it quickly transitions into a bouquet of jasmine and lily-of-the-valley. The dry-down introduces a soft sweetness through honey and vanilla, making it a reliable choice for …

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Byblos or Elegance?

Byblos takes 4 of 7 categories. Byblos is rated 3.93/5 from 524 votes; Elegance is rated 4.10/5 from 39 votes. Choose Byblos for a fruity and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring. Choose Elegance for a white floral and rose character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Byblos or Elegance?

Byblos lasts longest (Byblos 61/100, Elegance 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Byblos or Elegance?

Byblos projects furthest (Byblos 56/100, Elegance 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Byblos and Elegance smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, sweet and floral accords. Common notes include Pineapple, Grapefruit, Bergamot and Mimosa.

Is Byblos or Elegance better for summer or winter?

For summer, Elegance is the stronger pick. For winter, Elegance is the stronger pick. Elegance suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Byblos and Elegance?

Byblos has top notes of Passionfruit, Pineapple, Black Currant and Cassia, heart notes of Mimosa, Honeysuckle, Jasmine and Gardenia, a base of Raspberry, Pepper, Vetiver and Musk. Elegance has top notes of Melon, Pineapple, Cassis and Grapefruit, heart notes of Rose, Lily-of-the-Valley, Orange Blossom and Jasmine, a base of Vanilla, Musk, Cedar and Honey.